Kanal

Kanal (1957)

Kanał

The Claustrophobic Nightmare of War

In the last few days of the Warsaw Uprising during World War II, a modest group of Resistance members remains. The band must take refuge in the sewers under the orders of leader Zadra, but it's only a matter of time before they will have to emerge. However, when they try, they are met only with intense hostility from the Nazis. Despite their attempts stay resolute through immense mental strain, it becomes increasingly apparent that they may be doomed.

Date of release
1957-04-20
TMDB
7.6 / 10 (169)
Runtime
1h 36m
Genres
War, Drama
Director
Andrzej Wajda

Casting

  • Teresa Iżewska — "Daisy"
  • Tadeusz Janczar — Ensign "Korab"
  • Wieńczysław Gliński — Lieutenant "Zadra"
  • Tadeusz Gwiazdowski — Sergeant "Kula"
  • Stanisław Mikulski — "Smukły"
  • Emil Karewicz — Lieutenant "Mądry"
  • Vladek Sheybal — Michał
  • Teresa Berezowska — Halinka
  • Zofia Lindorf — Woman searching for a Daughter
  • Janina Jabłonowska — Woman shouting at Resistance Members
  • Maria Kretz — Amputee
  • Jan Englert — "Zefir"

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